The goal of the CAE-Design Research Group is to develop computer-based, systems-oriented methods and the supporting infrastructure that facilitate the effective design and realization of engineering products and systems for the global marketplace. Our research focus includes Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Distributed Design and Manufacturing, Information Engineering, and design as a science and discipline in itself.